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SUMMARY:*Virtual Only* Ramadan Game Plan: A Seminar on Preparing the Heart\, Mind\, and Soul | Sidi Shahryar Abbasi
DESCRIPTION:Ramadan is more than just a month of fasting—it’s a chance to renew our connection with Allah\, cleanse our hearts\, and transform our lives. But without preparation\, the days can slip away\, leaving us wishing we had done more. Join us for an evening seminar designed to help you step into Ramadan with purpose\, clarity\, and a plan to make the most of this sacred time. \nJoin Sidi Shahryar Abbasi as we reflect\, reset\, and prepare for a meaningful\, spiritually uplifting Ramadan. \n8 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. | Tueday\, February 25 | Virtual | Watch live at mcceastbay.org/live \nTogether\, we’ll cover: \n\nCultivating the right mindset – Approaching Ramadan with sincerity and intention\nThe fiqh of fasting – Ensuring our fasts are valid\, meaningful\, and pleasing to Allah\nThe path to true repentance – Opening our hearts to forgiveness and lasting change\nCleansing the soul – Removing distractions\, bad habits\, and spiritual roadblocks\nBreaking free from time-wasters – Reducing social media and entertainment overuse\nStructuring our days for success – Balancing worship\, responsibilities\, and personal growth\n\nThe session will close with live Q&A\, allowing for reflection and discussion. Ramadan is a gift. Let’s enter it prepared\, focused\, and ready to transform. Join us for this Monday evening chat morning to learn what we can start doing now to leverage this upcoming Ramadan for the maximum benefit of our Hereafter. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– More Brother Abbasi: http://mcceastbay.org/shahryar\n– More Talks about getting ready for Ramadan: http://mcceastbay.org/ramadan-ready\n\n  \n\n\n\nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org
URL:https://mcceastbay.org/event/ramadan-game-plan/
LOCATION:MCC East Bay\, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300\, Pleasanton\, CA\, 94588\, United States
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SUMMARY:Skygazing for Ramadan Moon
DESCRIPTION:Revive the Sunnah to go outside and look for the new crescent moon in the evening sky that will mark the beginning of Ramadan. \n\n\n\nJoin us in the MCC parking lot after Maghrib sunset prayers (6:04 p.m.) on Friday\, February 28\, and join in the excitement when the young crescent moon (hilal) ushers in the Holy Month of Ramadan. The Tri-Valley Stargazers will be in the parking lot (weather permitting) with high-visibility telescopes\, allowing us to peer into the night sky at 6 p.m. \n\n\n\n\n\n523 Southern Halal BBQ food truck will sell dinners\, and Habibi’s Falooda provide dessert from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. \n\n\n\nMCC adheres to the traditional principle that Islamic lunar months begin and end based on confirmed\, verified naked-eye sightings of the new crescent moon globally. MCC will confirm the start of Ramadan on the evening of February 28 in its newsletter (subscribe at https://mcceastbay.org/newsletter). \n\n\n\n\n\n\n– If the moon is sighted (likely)\, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Friday\, February 28\, 2025\, and the first day of fasting will be Saturday\, March 1\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n– If the moon is not sighted (unlikely)\, the first night of Taraweeh will be after Isha (8 p.m.) on Saturday\, March 1\, 2025\, and the first day of fasting will be Sunday\, March 2\, 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe MCC website (mcceastbay.org) and the MCC’s automated phone menu (925-485-1786) will announce the start of Ramadan by about 7:15 p.m. on Friday\, February 28. \n\n\n\nSince sunset will be at 6:04\, we will likely be able to see the new moon by about 6:35 p.m. \n\n\n\nMCC observes the beginning and end of lunar months following the sighting of the crescent moon. Please watch this video to explain. \nQuestions? events@mcceastbay.org \n\n\n\nThe du’a to recite if the crescent is sighted: \n\n\n\nاللَّهُمَّ أَهِلَّهُ عَلَيْنَا بِالأَمْنِ وَالإِيمَانِ، والسَّلامَةِ والإِسْلامِ، وَالتَّوْفِيقِ لِمَا تُحِبُّ وَتَرْضَى، رَبُّنَا وَرَبُّكَ اللهُ \n\n\n\nAllaahumma ahillahu ‛alaynaa bil-amni wal-eemaani\, was-salaamati wal-islaami\, wat-tawfeeqi limaa tuḥibbu watarḍaa\, rabunaa wa rabbuk-allaahu- \n\n\n \nO Allah\, let the crescent loom above us in peace and faith\, safety and Islam\, and in agreement with all that You love and pleases You. Our Lord and your Lord is Allah. \n\n\n \n(Source: Sunan Al- Tirmidhi) \n\n\n\nQari Amar Bellaha will also be in the Hayward Hills this Wednesday evening to see the crescent moon. If sighted\, he will read the special dua from high atop the hills and head down to lead the Taraweeh prayers on Wednesday at 9 p.m. He will be live streaming his moonsighting atop the Hayward Hills at https://mcceastbay.org/live \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n 
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